New ARL logos/symbols on plastic packaging

Hi @Shepp , welcome to the community.

I have reworded your post title as it covers a important topic, the new ARL logos/symbols.

More information can be found here…

In relation to your post…

The label shows the tray is recyclable in the kerbside recycling bin. There should be a separate symbol moulded into the tray - could be on the side of near the corners.

The label and covering film are soft plastic and should be removed before placing the tray in the kerbside recycling bin.

From the label, the label and film can be recycled through a Coles/Woolworths store (or other bin locations) by placing in the Redcycle collection bins.

The label recycling symbols are the ARL symbols showing how to dispose of the packaging after use. These are different to recycling symbols surrounding a number showing plastic type which appears on the container.

The ARL logos/symbols are becoming more common on mixed plastic packaging, like your meat tray, to assist consumers in recycling the packaging whist minimising contamination (from range of plastic types) in the recycling stream.

The ARL symbols should be followed when recycling if you want to do your bit to minimise waste and maximise recycling opportunities for your used packaging.

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